Material, by the sound of it, moved to fro (5)
I believe the answer is:
suede
'material' is the definition.
(I know that suede is a type of material)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Leather with flesh side rubbed to velvety nap" , "Type of leather" , "Undressed kidskin" , "Kid possibly" , "Form of leather" .)